The Wheatland Ferry is closed due to ice/power issues,Amity Sch. Dist.: Closed UPDATEWillamina Sch. Dist.: Closed UPDATESheridan Sch. Dist.: Closed UPDATEscio schools closedGreater Albany Sch. Dist.: Closed UPDATESalem Academy: Closed, No AM kindergarten or preschool, No activity bus runs. No athletic contests today. Practices are optional. UPDATESonshine Christian School: School and Daycare Closed UPDATEWestern Mennoite is closed.Head Start Programs:Community Action Head Start - Marion/Polk: All Head Start and Early Head Start sites are closed in Salem, Dallas, Independence, Aumsville and Woodburn. Head Start staff do not report to work. All other MWVCAA programs and office are open only for essential services. Staff do not report unless requested by supervisor. UPDATELebanon community schools closedCorvallis schools closedCascade Sch. Dist.: Closed UPDATENewberg Sch. Dist.: ClosedGaston Sch. Dist.: Closed UPDATEYamhill Carlton Sch. Dist.: All campuses closed UPDATEPerrydale Sch. Dist.: Closed UPDATESalem-Keizer Sch. Dist.: Schools and district offices closed.Forest Grove schools closedHillsboro Sch. Dist.: Closed UPDATESherwood Sch. Dist.: Closed UPDATESt John Lutheran School no school and no Little Lamps preschoolsState of Oregon: State offices in Portland-metro area and Hood River County closed (Salem open).Linn Co. Schools:Santiam Canyon Sch. Dist.: 2 Hours LateLinn Co. Schools:Sweet Home Sch. Dist.: ClosedDallas Sch. Dist.: Closed<

DEPUTY SUCCESSFULLY ADMINISTERS ANTI-OPIATE DRUG NALOXONE TO OVERDOSE PATIENT
News Release from Yamhill Co. Sheriff's Office

On January 3rd, at around 2:30p.m., Yamhill County Sheriff's Deputies responded to an unknown medical problem at a residence in the 400 block of SW Mill Street in the City of Sheridan. 

Upon arrival, Deputies found a 22 year old male unresponsive in the garage at this location. Due to suspicions of heroin use, Deputy Jacob Herr administered the anti-overdose drug Naloxone (also known as Narcan), which deputies have been carrying since mid-November of 2015. Naloxone eliminates the effects of opiates such as heroin, allowing for a lifesaving recovery in many instances. 

The victim in this incident immediately responded to the drug and became alert and responsive. A short time later, emergency medical personnel arrived and continued to treat the male, eventually transporting him to the hospital. 

"With this one dose of Naloxone this program has become a success" said Sheriff Tim Svenson. "This man has another chance at life which he may not have been afforded. We thank those who partnered with us in making this lifesaving drug available."

City of Salem: Hazardous driving conditions exist throughout the Salem area. Residents are asked to avoid unnecessary travel. Public Works is responding with all available personal and equipment and is focusing on the main arterial streets.ODOT: Valley, No. Coast: Light snow and sleet has fallen on many roads throughout the Willamette Valley creating icy conditions for travelers. Numerous crashes have been reported along the I-5 corridor and other connecting highways. With freezing temperatures to continue today and tonight, travelers need to take extra precautions. Motorists should slow down, leave adequate distance between them and the vehicle ahead, add extra travel time and expect some delays.ODOT: Valley, No. Coast: U.S 101 is open three miles south of Cloverdale (milepost 90) in Tillamook CountySEVERE WEATHER ADVISORY: PBOT WARNS PUBLIC TO AVOID TRAVEL, USE CAUTION, DO NOT ABANDON VEHICLES IN WINTER CONDITIONSNews Release from Portland Bureau of TransportationPosted on FlashAlert: January 3rd, 2016 1:22 PM(Jan. 3, 2016) The Portland Bureau of Transportation warns the traveling public to be prepared for winter weather that is creating hazardous traveling conditions. Snow accumulations since Sunday morning are expected to remain on streets throughout the day and into the evening. People who are not experienced at driving in snow or icy conditions should avoid driving. People driving are urged to use caution, slow down and do not abandon your vehicle in a travel lane. Vehicles blocking travel lanes can delay emergency responders and cause traffic congestion. In addition: * If you choose to drive, stay with your vehicle in a snow and ice storm. Any abandoned vehicle creating a safety hazard is subject to being cited and towed. To locate your vehicle, call Police Auto Records at 503-823-0044. * If you are driving and visibility and conditions are getting worse rapidly, do not stop in a travel lane. Look for an opportunity to pull off the road into a safe parking area and wait for conditions to improve. If you cannot reach your home, move your vehicle off a major street or plow route onto a side street so that plows can completely open up major streets. * If you become stuck or stranded in severe weather, stay with your vehicle for warmth and safety until help arrives. While you wait for help to arrive, open a window slightly for ventilation, run your motor sparingly, and use your emergency flashers. * Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other travelers. Keep your lights and windshield clean. Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads. * Do not pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind. For more travel tips, see PBOT's web page: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/ Travelers must obey road closure signs for their own safety and for the safety of PBOT crews. In the event conditions prompt PBOT to close roads, the bureau will make that information available to the public. For the most current updates on road closures, follow PBOT's Twitter feed at https://twitter.com/@PBOTinfo A Twitter account is not necessary to view the listings. PBOT's website will also be updated at http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/ with weather-related road closures in Portland between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Residents are advised to notify PBOT of abandoned vehicles, mud, rocks, trees, or branches blocking a road by calling our 24/7 maintenance dispatch hotline at 503-823-1700.

City of Salem: Due to hazardous driving condition, Salem Public Livrary closed as of 1:30 today. Hazardous driving conditions exist throughout the Salem area. Residents are asked to avoid unnecessary travel. Public Works is responding with all available personal and equipment and is focusing on the main arterial streets

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR

745 AM PST SUN JAN 3 2016

...MIX OF WINTRY PRECIPITATION MAY CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES

TODAY AND MONDAY...

.AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF COLD OFFSHORE FLOW...A WEAK LOW PRESSURE

SYSTEM WILL FROM THE SOUTH TO NORTH ACROSS NORTHWEST OREGON THIS

MORNING AND INTO SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON. FREEZING

RAIN AND SNOW HAS ALREADY BEEN OBSERVED ACROSS THE AREA EARLY

THIS MORNING. WHILE SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO

BE HEAVY...SEVERAL DAYS OF COLD WEATHER HAS RESULTED IN ROADS AND

SURFACES BEING RECEPTIVE TO SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATION. THIS WILL

LIKELY CAUSE SOME TRAVEL ISSUES DURING A BUSY TRAVEL DAY TODAY AND

DURING THE MORNING COMMUTE ON MONDAY.

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/O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-160104T1800Z/

CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON-CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY-

SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY-NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS-

CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY-

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...VENETA...SALEM...MCMINNVILLE...EUGENE...

SPRINGFIELD...CORVALLIS...ALBANY...LEBANON...SWEET HOME...

COTTAGE GROVE

745 AM PST SUN JAN 3 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST

MONDAY BELOW 1000 FEET FOR THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH WILLAMETTE

VALLEY AS WELL AS THE ADJACENT VALLEYS OF THE COAST RANGE AND

CASCADE FOOTHILLS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY BELOW 1000 FEET FOR A MIX OF

SNOW...SLEET...AND FREEZING RAIN REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM

PST MONDAY.

* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW IS ALREADY OBSERVED THIS MORNING. SNOW OR

SLEET WILL EVENTUALLY CHANGE TO FREEZING RAIN THIS AFTERNOON OR

EVENING.

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...LOCAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES

ARE POSSIBLE. THE BEST CHANCE FOR SNOW ACCUMULATION TO OCCUR

WILL BE NEAR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE COAST RANGE...SUCH AS

NEAR MCMINNVILLE...DALLAS...AND CORVALLIS.

* ICE ACCUMULATION...ONE TO TWO TENTHS OF AN INCH.

* IMPACTS...ROADS WILL BECOME SLICK DUE TO SNOW OR ICE

ACCUMULATION SUNDAY. THIS INCLUDES PRIMARY ROADS SUCH AS

INTERSTATE 5...AS WELL AS HIGHWAYS 20 AND 22...AND OREGON

HIGHWAYS 18...99 W...34...AND 126.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW

WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW

COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE

DRIVING.

ODOT: Valley, No. Coast: Light snow and sleet has fallen on many roads throughout the Willamette Valley creating icy conditions for travelers. Numerous crashes have been reported along the I-5 corridor and other connecting highways. With freezing temperatures to continue today and tonight, travelers need to take extra precautions. Motorists should slow down, leave adequate distance between them and the vehicle ahead, add extra travel time and expect some delays

ODOT: Valley, No. Coast: Light snow and sleet has fallen on many roads throughout the Willamette Valley creating icy conditions for travelers. Numerous crashes have been reported along the I-5 corridor and other connecting highways. With freezing temperatures to continue today and tonight, travelers need to take extra precautions. Motorists should slow down, leave adequate distance between them and the vehicle ahead, add extra travel time and expect some delays

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR

745 AM PST SUN JAN 3 2016

...MIX OF WINTRY PRECIPITATION MAY CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES

TODAY AND MONDAY...

.AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF COLD OFFSHORE FLOW...A WEAK LOW PRESSURE

SYSTEM WILL FROM THE SOUTH TO NORTH ACROSS NORTHWEST OREGON THIS

MORNING AND INTO SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON. FREEZING

RAIN AND SNOW HAS ALREADY BEEN OBSERVED ACROSS THE AREA EARLY

THIS MORNING. WHILE SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO

BE HEAVY...SEVERAL DAYS OF COLD WEATHER HAS RESULTED IN ROADS AND

SURFACES BEING RECEPTIVE TO SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATION. THIS WILL

LIKELY CAUSE SOME TRAVEL ISSUES DURING A BUSY TRAVEL DAY TODAY AND

DURING THE MORNING COMMUTE ON MONDAY.

ORZ004-007-008-010-012-040030-

/O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-160104T1800Z/

CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON-CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY-

SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY-NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS-

CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY-

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...VENETA...SALEM...MCMINNVILLE...EUGENE...

SPRINGFIELD...CORVALLIS...ALBANY...LEBANON...SWEET HOME...

COTTAGE GROVE

745 AM PST SUN JAN 3 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST

MONDAY BELOW 1000 FEET FOR THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH WILLAMETTE

VALLEY AS WELL AS THE ADJACENT VALLEYS OF THE COAST RANGE AND

CASCADE FOOTHILLS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY BELOW 1000 FEET FOR A MIX OF

SNOW...SLEET...AND FREEZING RAIN REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM

PST MONDAY.

* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW IS ALREADY OBSERVED THIS MORNING. SNOW OR

SLEET WILL EVENTUALLY CHANGE TO FREEZING RAIN THIS AFTERNOON OR

EVENING.

* SNOW ACCUMULATION...LOCAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES

ARE POSSIBLE. THE BEST CHANCE FOR SNOW ACCUMULATION TO OCCUR

WILL BE NEAR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE COAST RANGE...SUCH AS

NEAR MCMINNVILLE...DALLAS...AND CORVALLIS.

* ICE ACCUMULATION...ONE TO TWO TENTHS OF AN INCH.

* IMPACTS...ROADS WILL BECOME SLICK DUE TO SNOW OR ICE

ACCUMULATION SUNDAY. THIS INCLUDES PRIMARY ROADS SUCH AS

INTERSTATE 5...AS WELL AS HIGHWAYS 20 AND 22...AND OREGON

HIGHWAYS 18...99 W...34...AND 126.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW

WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW

COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE

DRIVING.

City of Salem: Due to hazardous driving condition, Salem Public Livrary closed as of 1:30 today. Hazardous driving conditions exist throughout the Salem area. Residents are asked to avoid unnecessary travel. Public Works is responding with all available personal and equipment and is focusing on the main arterial streets